The statement was signed by lawyers representing Essar Steel Algoma Inc., United Steelworkers Locals 2251 and 2724, the court-appointed monitor, term lenders and the ad hoc committee of Essar Algoma noteholders.

The full text of Local 2251's news release regarding Tuesday's vote follows:

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On March 14,, the members of Local Union 2251 clearly gave their negotiating committee the direction that they are to be involved directly in negotiations that affect them.

That direction was given by a 96 per cent majority vote. They clearly indicated they would not be put in a position to merely ratify a completed Memorandum of Agreement.

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